Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Cruise, Vietnam
What to see at Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Cruise and how to fit it into a Vietnam trip.
Quick answer
2,000 limestone islands rising from jade water — best experienced on a 2-night cruise where you kayak through grottoes, swim at private beaches and wake up to sunrises that make the bay look painted.
Best season for Vietnam: February – April or August – October. Recommended trip length: 10–14 Days.
About Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Cruise
2,000 limestone islands rising from jade water — best experienced on a 2-night cruise where you kayak through grottoes, swim at private beaches and wake up to sunrises that make the bay look painted. Lan Ha Bay (less trafficked) or the 4-star Pelican cruise are worth the upgrade.
Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Cruise is one of 14 places we cover in Vietnam, and falls on day 2 of our 5-day Vietnam plan. A 5-day Vietnam trip from Mumbai costs about ₹38,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Vietnam
- Hoi An Ancient Town at Dusk
- Sapa Trekking & Hill Tribe Villages
- Ha Long Bay
- Hoi An Ancient Town
- Sapa Rice Terraces
- Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels
- Phong Nha Caves
- Hanoi Old Quarter & Street Food
Questions about Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Cruise
What is Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Cruise?
2,000 limestone islands rising from jade water — best experienced on a 2-night cruise where you kayak through grottoes, swim at private beaches and wake up to sunrises that make the bay look painted. Lan Ha Bay (less trafficked) or the 4-star Pelican cruise are worth the upgrade.
When is the best time to visit Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Cruise?
Vietnam's best season is February – April or August – October, which is the best window for Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Cruise too.
How many days do I need in Vietnam to include Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Cruise?
Trripah recommends 10–14 Days for Vietnam. Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Cruise fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Cruise in a Vietnam package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Cruise to a Vietnam plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.